Everyone who vacationed in Abkhazia warned me not to take dried persimmon at the market, it was in vain that I disobeyed.

Until recently, I did not recognize persimmon. It's about what it is. persimmonI didn't know at all. However, if I managed to make friends with fresh fruit, then with processed fruit – no. I heard stories from relatives who bought this product in Abkhazia. What is wrong with dried persimmon and why it should not be eaten, I tell you in today's article.



Persimmon dried persimmon is sold in the markets of Abkhazia throughout the year. Just the harvest of orange fruit is usually so generous that selling it fresh without loss is almost impossible. Here is a way to process the product and extend its shelf life. Is the game worth the candle?





There are no questions about fresh Abkhaz persimmon. It's ripe, juicy and sweet. From this fruit you can get the maximum benefit for yourself. Read more about how persimmon affects the state of the human body, read the link in our article.

In sunny Abkhazia, orange fruit sings right on the trees. On the one hand, it's great to pick and eat. On the other hand, this leads to the fact that a large amount of persimmon simply do not have time to sell or eat. However, savvy Abkhazians figured out how to preserve the fruit. So they tried to dry the fruit.





A couple of years ago, the average price for dried persimmon in Abkhazia was no more than 200-500 rubles. What it will be like this year, only God knows. Do not rush to try this product because it is quite controversial. The surface of the fruit is covered with a white coating - this is sugar. You should not be afraid of this, since in the process of processing (drying), sugar appears on the fruit naturally.

What's wrong with dried persimmon If you are squeamish about food person, you are unlikely to like to eat such a product. True, it is worth saying that the taste of dried persimmon is excellent. I won't argue with that. Also, despite the processing, the fruit retains all the nutritional properties. However, the process of preparing dried persimmon wants to leave better. As a rule, it happens right on the street in complete unsanitary conditions and the company of flies, dust and other sources of dirt.





Dried persimmon is stored in the markets of Abkhazia also in open areas. Fruits hang in bundles and bask in the sun, waiting for their buyer. A smiling salesman may suggest you try the fruit on the spot. The Abkhaz people are hospitable, that is a fact. Is it worth taking fruit from someone else’s dirty hands and eating without any preliminary heat treatment?

They say that if you give dried persimmon boiling water, it will not change its texture and taste. But this way you can protect yourself from a date with the toilet. And it, believe me, is inevitable if you eat dried fruit bought at the market. However, it still depends on the strength and vulnerability of your stomach. Lottery, no other way.





You can not soak dried persimmon in water like other dried fruits (for example, dried apricots). The fruit will simply get soaked and lose its taste and nutritional properties. Therefore, if you like dried persimmon, buy it only from trusted sellers. This will protect your body from potential harm.

Editorial Board Seasonal fruits and vegetables The best thing you can use to benefit you. This means that persimmon should be eaten fresh. The season begins in October and lasts until December. Orange fruit can be eaten not only for nothing, but also add it to various dishes. Here, for example, is a recipe for nutritious salad. I also suggest making a fragrant cake with persimmon and nuts.



Tell me in the comments if you ever ate dried persimmon. You can also experiment with it in culinary terms. What do you say?